MAR 441

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Developing eco-friendly riverfront Source - europaconcorsi.com

Alvina Habib Khan , MAR 003

M. Arch, Recreation Architecture
 Rationale
Non-perennial rivers are often misinterpreted as drains, represent a limited source of water that is renewed
unpredictably. They are generally considered less valuable and worthy of conservation than their perennial
counterparts.

A cursory glance at the existing river restoration/ improvement/beautification schemes indicates that the
discourse revolves mainly around recreational and commercial activities. It is more about real estate than
river. The ecological aspects sometimes get lost amongst the concretization of riparian zones and is limited
to manicured parks.

Kaliasot river, Bhopal, a tributary of the River Betwa in the Ganga River Basin is one such neglected river
which is considered a “Nala” drain by most of its residents, due to its non-perennial nature and the fact that
it has become merely a sink for solid waste and wastewater. Encroachments also continue to threaten the
health of this river.

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 Aim
The thesis aims at holistic rejuvenation of Urban river; transform the urban river into a centre for social,
cultural and recreational activities in the city through an ecofriendly riverfront.

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 Methodology

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Kaliasot River, Bhopal
• The river originates from Kaliasot Dam
at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh as
overflow of the dam and flows south-
east, until it joins River Betwa at
Bhojpur traversing a distance of about
29 Kms.
• The flow in the river from origin up to
Bhojpur is very meagre except for the
monsoon season.
• Reason for this is the development of
Kaliasot Dam in 1994 as a source of
water supply.
• Right from its origin, river can be
witnessed as a victim of urbanization,
subjected to pollution and
degradation by the city dwellers.
 • LENGTH OF STRETCH PROPOSED
FOR INTERVENTION 2.6 km
• AREA OF SITE- ~1 KM

2 KM
OPEN DEFECATION SEWAGE & SOLID CONTAMINATION
WASTE DISPOSAL
Study Area before, during and after floods
 PROTECT CLEAN CONNECT REJUVINATE

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 Master Plan

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 Key Stakeholders Groups | Role
1. Households | Individual social responsibility 4. Local, State and Central Government Agencies|

2. Society and Organizations | Co-ordinating and Supporting, facilitating, funding

supervising
• BMC (Bhopal Municipal Co-operation)
• Residential welfare associations • PWD (Public Works Department), MP

• Community organisations • Madhya Pradesh Water Resource Department

• NGO’s • MPT (Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board) State

3. Elected Officials| Political will and instrumental Support Department of Tourism

• Mayor • MPUDC (Madhya Pradesh Urban Development

• MLA Company Ltd.)

• MP • MP Pollution Control Board

• MP State Disaster Management Authority

• Madhya Pradesh Forest Department

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 Key Stakeholders Groups | Role
4. Local, State and Central Government Agencies | Supporting, facilitating, funding

• BMC (Bhopal Municipal Co-operation) • Providing civic amenities and infrastructure construction.

• PWD (Public Works Department), MP

• Madhya Pradesh Water Resource Department • Checks on release of water from the dam, GW recharge

• MPT (Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board) State • Public Amenities to attract tourist and encourage Tourism

Department of Tourism • Coordinate with various state level agencies for carrying

• MPUDC (Madhya Pradesh Urban Development on the urban development activities, promote private

Company Ltd.) sector participation in urban development projects.

• MP Pollution Control Board • Ensuring clean water in the river

• MP State Disaster Management Authority • Responsible for protection from flood

• Madhya Pradesh Forest Department • Safeguard the adject forest land and the natural flora

and fauna
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 Funding
1. Municipality | Revenue Income The SPV created for implementation of the project will
be limited to this project only. It will focus on obtaining
2. Grant-in-aid | Central/State government programs
funds, investors and Financial Institutions for the same.
NMCG, Namami Ganga.
Following are the suggested members those can be the
3. NGO | Socially responsible programs part of proposed SPV:
1. Mayor, Bhopal
4. Community Funding | Self sustained projects
2. Chairman of Standing Committee, BMC
3. Leader of House, BMC

SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE (SPV) 4. Opposition Party Leader, BMC

5. Municipal Commissioner, BMC
The formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) need to
6. Divisional Commissioner, Bhopal Division
be executed for a speedy and effective implementation
8. Chief Engineer (Projects), PMC
of the project.
10. Experts in the field of riverfront development/
rejuvenation – Architects, Landscape Architects, etc
11. Local volunteers, NGOs

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 Execution Phasing
Phase – 1 Phase – 3
River Cleaning, Edge Protection and Sewage Treatment– Public Accessibility –

1. Construction of Flood protection embankments 6. Construction of Promenades and trails

8. Construction of Access Plazas
- Retaining wall and Pitching
9. Construction of Common Urban Infrastructure.
2. Integration and Construction of new interceptor lines to Phase 4
curb and divert the Existing Sewage Outfalls and Storm Landscaping –
water Outlets. 10. Plantation
11. Construction of Gardens, urban forests, etc.
3. Construction of DEWATs.
Phase 5
Phase – 2
Public Amenities –
Water Retention –
12. Construction of Toilet Blocks, Parking, Lighting,
4. Increasing the depth of riverbed.
Drinking water facilities.
5. Construction of check dams/bunds.

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 O&M Committee
Dedicated management entities needs to be identified This body can consist of –
for OPERATIONS + MAINTENANCE, the roles will be to –
SDM/DC as Chairman
• Manage fundraising and sponsorship for operating
costs. Municipal Commissioner as the Secretary
• Operate and maintain open spaces. Mayor as Treasurer
• Enforce safety and security.
Elected MLA, MP, Ward Representatives as members
• Programming ie.
o Coordinate and enhance events programming with Architects/Planners/ Engineers as member
third parties. Members of neighbourhood
o Cultural, historical, and arts programming and
NGO and Volunteers
permanent installation.

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 Risks and Mitigation

PHASE RISK MITIGATION STRATEGY

Execution Phase • Acquisition of private • Public participation make the stakeholders aware of larger
land goals of the project and extract benefits out of it.
• Flash Flooding / • Activities must be arranged in a way that majority work is
unfavourable seasonal carried out during non rainy seasons.
conditions

• Lack of interest for

• Public awareness by door-to-door interaction.
participation by locals
Local participation in
• Create interest for locals with tax incentive policies.
river front • Disowning responsibility
maintenance for social enhancement of • Create interest for locals with allocation of commercial
riverfront spaces in riverfront.
• Illegal waste disposal by
river edges

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 Thank You.

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